Ms Marice Galligan:

That question should probably be addressed to Mr. Jennings, but I will deal with it from a planning point of view. The east-west link road will link the east of the county to the west, going through Cavan town and Cootehill, and has been in the county development plan for a number of years. It is considered to be a strategic link which is very important for communities and for rural development in the county. It is high on our list of priorities and that has not wavered. I will let Mr. Jennings deal with the question of its progress.